Summer Camps

Let your child experience Adventure Tech at Greenville Tech!

Summer day camps in STEM, culinary education and more for 11-14 year olds

Pre-teens and young teens in Greenville County can explore career pathways at Greenville Technical College this summer. In addition to STEM and Culinary camps, this year we’re adding game development, coding, drones, veterinary medicine and much more! Rising 6th through 8th graders are invited to explore these fun, hands-on learning experiences taught by leaders in the field. We’ve also added a new half-day model allowing you to enroll your child in two camps per week, morning and afternoon.

Camp Subject Areas

Camp Times

Sessions are available from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Mix and match different subjects for an all-day experience.

If your child is enrolled in both a morning and afternoon Adventure Tech camp at the Northwest Campus, lunch time care is available for an additional fee of $25 per week. This would cover the time period from 12-1 p.m. between morning and afternoon sessions. If you do not utilize this option and your child is taking both a morning and afternoon session, you will be required to pick them up during that time period. No microwave/refrigeration access is available.

Agriculture

Design a pollinator garden 4-day session, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - NoonLocation: Northwest CampusDates: 6/3-6/6, 7/8-7/11Learn about the different types of pollinators, the characteristics of plants that attract them. Identify the optimal environment for your garden and design your own garden to plant at home!

The Science of Sustainability4-day session, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - NoonLocation: Northwest CampusDates: 6/24-6/27, 7/22-7/25 For the budding ecologist, in this camp students will learn about plant science, take soil samples and test water quality. Students will learn about cover crops and how to properly nourish plants.

Students will learn basic programming concepts including variables, loops, conditionals, functions, arrays, data types. They will also learn the basics of web development including an introduction to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python. The camp activities will include daily interactive programming, building mini games, writing a smart device skill, and building a basic website. Appropriate for rising 7th & 8th graders.

3D Game Labs with Unity 4-day session, Monday-ThursdayLocation: CMI campusDates: 6/24-6/27 (AM camp), 7/8-7/11 (PM camp)Are you ready to take your game design skills to another level? With Unity, an industry-grade design software, aspiring game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, as well as how to utilize scripts and variables. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.

App Attack!4-day session, Monday-ThursdayLocation: CMI campusDates: 6/10-6/13 (PM camp), 7/22-7/25 (AM camp)Using a specialized app & game development tool, students will explore the world of web-based (HTML5) mobile apps. In addition to learning the basics of mobile app design and game development, you will also see firsthand how the world of App publishing functions. Student-created apps will be accessible on a private site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. Publishing to App Stores not included. Students do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to take the class.

Battle Royale: Make Your First Fortnite® Style Video Game4-day session, Monday-ThursdayLocation: CMI campusDates: 6/10-613 (AM camp), 7/22-7/25 (PM camp) Fans of Fortnite - instead of playing the game, design your own! Using a professional 3D game development software, build levels and assets inspired by popular battle royale games like Fortnite. This course includes cartoonish action and battle sequences. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Make Your First Video Game! 4-day session, Monday-ThursdayLocation: CMI campusDates: 6/24-6/27 (PM camp), 7/8-7/11 (AM camp) Make your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that shows you the keys to designing your first 2D platformer game. Conceptualization, play experience, level design, graphics, sounds, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that we’ll explore. No prior experience necessary, just a desire to have fun. Student created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Games are only compatible on PC computers, Mac versions can be created after the program for $15.00 conversion fee. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

3D Printing and Design4-day session, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - NoonLocation: CMI campusDates: 7/15-7/18, 7/29-8/1 One of our most popular camps in 2018 returns again this year. Students learn how to design and print, utilizing our state of the art labs. Rising 7th & 8th graders only.

CNC (Computer Numerical Control)4-day session, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - NoonLocation: CMI campusDates: 6/17-6/20Complex mathematical calculations are a critical part of modern advanced manufacturing. Students get acquainted with the multi-million dollar equipment that helps to create precision parts used in aircraft, automotive and other technologies on our state of the art labs. Rising 7th& 8th graders only.

Welding

Virtual and Robotic Welding4-day session, Monday-ThursdayLocation: Brashier CampusDates: 7/15-718Program a robotic welder! Use our safe virtual welder to learn real welding techniques without the need for protection. Students are given real-time feedback to teach them the basics of different types of welding. Fun and safe for middle schoolers.

Parents/guardians must escort their children to and from the classroom and sign them in and out each day.

Campers should arrive on campus no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the start of the camp. Campers arriving earlier will not be supervised, and parents/guardians must accept full responsibility for their behavior and safety.

Pick-Up

Parents must pick up children from the lobby and sign them out.

Each parent must show a driver’s license or valid ID when picking up their child.

If someone other than the parent on the registration form is picking up a camper, an alternate pick up form MUST be sent in/on file. This person must also show ID when picking up.

Campers should be picked up promptly at 12 p.m. for the morning sessions and 5 p.m. for afternoon sessions. If campers are not picked up within 15 minutes after their class has ended, they will be escorted to the supervised lunch area.

A late fee of $15 for each 15 minutes will be charged for campers remaining more than 15 minutes after their class has ended.

Please allow ample time for traffic and weather, and if you’re going to be late, call (864) 250-3617.

Early Pick-Up

Please notify staff during check in.

Safety and Security

Do not call or text your children during camp hours because this may disrupt the class or cause an accident. GTC is not responsible for the loss of personal items such as video games and cell phones.

Disruptive Behavior

Campers engaging in disruptive behavior will be sent home after an initial warning and will not be allowed to return. This includes inappropriate behavior, fighting, shoving and inappropriate language.

Special Needs

If a student has any physical, emotional, or educational special needs that would require special accommodations by camp staff, it is the responsibility of the legal guardian to disclose that information at the time of enrollment so camp staff are aware.Note: GTC does not guarantee all special accommodations can be met, but will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations with advanced notice.

Instructors

Each Adventure Tec site is managed by a qualified staff of GTC Instructors and Teacher Aides. Summer Camp instructors are highly qualified educators from our local area who are selected for their abilities and expertise. They have years of experience and are excited about working with children and teens, along with providing a creative and stimulating learning environment. All camp staff has completed a screening process that meets the requirements set forth by Greenville Technical College and all staff members are required to attend an in-service training orientation. All staff members have obtained successful criminal background checks.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

GTC reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment or instructor availability, in which case registrants receive a full refund.